An interesting opening to a story about a young woman looking for happiness.
This book starts in a therapy style setting and Chloe is asked to recall her life, a job more easily done in the third person. Thus begins an introduction to Chloe's story. Chloe's early life was fraught, with serious illness and the after-effects including jealousy displayed by her elder sister.
This book only tells part of the story, taking you from Chloe's early life to university. Her faith is tested throughout, and although she seemingly makes lots of friends, finding love proves a struggle. I admired Chloe's determination and strong will - she displays confidence in speaking up for herself against elders, dealing with the reaction of her father to her faith and her struggles and enduring perseverance with her studies.
She Smiled leaves the door open for the reader to continue Chole's story in the sequel, She Smiled: Broken Yet. Time will tell whether Chloe will be able to finally feel "refreshed" and have everything fall into place for her.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
